AAMCI

Hello,

I’ve been following the news of the mess at AMS lately, and it’s got me thinking about how this might impact me on an upcoming trip. I’ve looked at AMS airport and KLM websites, but neither has the info I am looking for. This is my first time connecting in AMS.

I’ll be flying IAH-AMS-SIN with a 6.5 hour connection in AMS. Since this connection is non-Schengen to non-Schengen, what procedures do I need to go thru to make the connection? Will I need to go thru security or immigration (I don’t think this applies to my situation) to get to the SIN flight? If security screening is needed, roughly what should I expect for wait times? Should 6.5 hours be difficult for the connection?

Thank you in advance for any guidance!

hhdl

IAH is considered "clean" so your connection will be:

1. Step off plane
​​​​​​2. Check screens/app/etc. for SIN gate
3. Walk to gate, stopping at lounge/restaurant/shops as appropriate
4. Board plane to SIN

No security or immigration.

Edit: poxy FT text box does not work on mobile...

roelb

On the way back, you will be subject to security screening coming off from the SIN-AMS flight, as SIN is not a trusted origin airport.

AAMCI

Thank you for the information. Fortunately, I will be flying back via SQ on SIN-SFO to the US (then connecting to domestic flight back to DFW), so the security screening in AMS on the SIN-AMS route is not a concern for me. This is good information for anyone else that might be flying that same route.

Thanks!

Fabo.sk

SIN is on the EU trusted list. So in principle pax arriving from SIN should be able to enter right into secure concourse. I do not have any personal experience though.

Sjoerd

Singapore passports are no longer eligible for the e-gates at passport control at AMS. That’s a recent change. Anyone knows why?

Ardecos

Was/is it not the case that the SIN-AMS flight originated at DPS, and this is why the flight was not "clean"?

physicsdude

You'll get off at G gates and then go to your gate to SFO. If you have time, you can stop by the Crown Lounge for a shower or grab a quick bite as well. AMS is probably one of the best places for a non-schengen to non-schengen transfer

roelb

Didn't know that. I stand corrected..

zmb

​​​​​​When I had a long layover in May and opted to go in the city, only EU/EEA/CH passports could use the entrance eGates.

US and other countries were able to use them on exit though.

Fabo.sk

If the flight is coming from DPS and the pax are not re-screened in SIN then yes, the whole flight would not be clean.

tourguide

Why all these posts about SIN - AMS being clean and about G gates where pax gets off after the SIN-AMS flight? OP clearly says that after the transfer IAH - AMS - SIN, that's it. OP flies home SIN - SFO- DFW, and will not do that via AMS. One can open a new thread about flying SIN - AMS of course, but it has nothing to do with OP's question

as38

Does anyone know where I can find a list of "clean" airports please? I am connecting at AMS (HKG - AMS - LHR on CX and BA) and was wondering whether hhdl 's description still applies. Many thanks

Fabo.sk

OP said SIN is not a trusted origin airport, I corrected them. That's all.